WA Bar and Bistro food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Ribble
WA Bar and Bistro holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 December 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 - 4 Spinners Square, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6EQ
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts WA Bar and Bistro among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 689 | 95% | ← WA Bar and Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At WA Bar and Bistro none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to WA Bar and Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brindle Brothers Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2019 |
| Bridgeway School School/college/university | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bamber Bridge Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Carr Street Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bamber Bridge Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2018 |
Questions about WA Bar and Bistro
What is WA Bar and Bistro's food hygiene rating?
WA Bar and Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 1 December 2021.
Is WA Bar and Bistro safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was WA Bar and Bistro last inspected?
WA Bar and Bistro was last inspected on 1 December 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WA Bar and Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does WA Bar and Bistro compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and WA Bar and Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects WA Bar and Bistro and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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